Top 10 designer hostels: Budget accommodation with a touch of style

Want to save money while travelling the world without compromising on style? Then opt to stay in trendy, luxury hostels like these, says Hostelbookers.com

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Admire the bling ceiling and vintage wireless decor

1 #BUNK, ISTANBUL, TURKEY From £23.69pp

A rooftop Jacuzzi sets the tone for this style-conscious party hostel surrounded by the Beyoglu neighbourhood’s hip bars, galleries and clubs. Down on street level there’s a bar and cafe decked out with vintage wirelesses and a bling-bling ceiling.

2 - NY MOORE HOSTEL, NEW YORK CITY From £65pp

Sleep privately while enjoying a hostel vibe

Think it’s impossible to find good-value accom-modation in the middle of NYC’s shopping season? Then think again. This loft-style East Williamsburg hostel has spacious and airy dorms, one of which has a walled-off private double bed to get a good night’s sleep without giving up the social vibe. It’s a cosy and cool place to stay.

3 - EQUITY POINT, MARRAKECH, MOROCCO From £30.14pp

Take in the view and tea on the roof terrace

One minute from Plaza Djemaa el-Fna Square, Equity Point Marrakech successfully combines the features of a traditional Moroccan riad while keeping up a fun hostel atmosphere. The roof terrace is perfect for sipping green tea to views of the Atlas Mountains, and there’s a courtyard with swimming pool.

4 - U HOSTELS, MADRID, SPAIN From £48.18pp

A sunny rooftop terrace with views over Alonso Martinez Square, plus quirky touches like a corridor garden and a cinema with floor-cushion lounging, awaits at U Hostels Madrid. Housed in a refurbished 19th Century palacio, spacious private rooms have their own balconies, bathrooms and themed individual designs.

5 - REGGAE MANSION, KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA From £10.19pp

Grand design and luxury at Reggae Mansion, Kuala Lumpur

Grand in name and design but definitely not in price, Reggae Mansion has luxurious touches including LCD TVs in private rooms, free toiletries and hair straighteners available for free rental. There’s also a cinema, garden courtyard and restaurant serving Asian and Western cuisine.

6 - PFEFFERBETT HOSTEL, BERLIN, GERMANY From £25.70pp

Relax with a quiet drink on the patio

A two-storey lobby with original vaulted and beamed ceilings greets your arrival at Pfefferbett Hostel. Relax with a drink in the courtyard or on the patio, or get active and rent bikes for exploring the city by day. Main square Alexanderplatz is a 20-minute walk away, but there are plenty of clubs, bars and galleries on your doorstep.

8 - BLUE HOSTEL, ROME, ITALY From £32.13pp

This former convent has been modernised

This gorgeous 17th Century former convent is complete with restored wooden ceilings, shuttered windows and wood floors. All rooms are ensuite with LCD TVs, modern furnishings and free wifi, and you’re within walking distance of the Coliseum.

9 - DESIGN HOSTEL GOLI & BOSI, SPLIT, CROATIA From £27.53pp

Located within Split’s Roman city walls, this hostel is just a skip and a jump from the Mediterranean shoreline and Diocletian’s Palace. Occupying a 19th Century warehouse, its ultra-contemporary design is shown off to maximum potential in its sweeping bar and restaurant. There’s terrace seating in the square outside, a cinema room, several lounges and wifi throughout.

10 - KEX HOSTEL, REYKJAVIK,ICELAND From £19.52pp

Go smart but cheap while exploring Reykjavik

Eclectic design and super-friendly service makes KEX stand out as a smart but surprisingly cheap choice in Reykjavik, the coolest of Arctic cities. A former biscuit factory (kex means biscuit in Icelandic) in the centre of town close to bars, clubs and restaurants, the hostel keeps things lively with local beer and gastropub grub available at the bar, plus cocktails and coffee on the heated patio terrace. There is free wifi, a gym, communal kitchens and a choice between staying in dorms or private rooms, which have a view of the ocean.